Last Updated: November 2025 — Houston, TX
Here’s what you need to know about Houston, TX stockbroker Bill VanPelt IV:
- Name:William Henry Van Pelt IV
- Alias: Bill Vanpelt IV
- Current Employer:Ridgeback Securities, Ltd. (formerly Mid-Continent Securities) — 1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002
- Prior Firms:
- The Baldwin Group Wealth Advisors, LLC (2024–2025)
- BKS Retirement Services (2021–2024)
- Emergent Capital Advisors, LLC (2020–2022)
- First Heartland Capital, Inc. (2016)
- American General Securities Incorporated (1995–2000)
- Advantage Capital Corporation (1993–1994)
- Portfolio Asset Management/USA Financial Group, Inc. (1992–1993)
- Capital Analysts Incorporated (1987–1992)
- Other Business Affiliations: MCSALGP, LLC; Insurance Underwriting Services, LLC; Capital Financial Group, Inc.; Donovan Marine, Preserve Hickory Skiing, Mississippi Export Railroad, Kimichan Corporation, Rudolph Texas Investments; Mid-Continent Metals Group; Great Basis Investors; CFG Capital Sources
- CRD Number:1716622
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor:Yes
- Can Broker Be Sued in FINRA:Yes
- Discharged by a Prior Employer:Yes
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. VanPelt, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Questions about an account handled by Bill VanPelt IV?
Bill VanPelt IV, he was discharged from The Baldwin Group Wealth Advisors, LLC and affiliates on September 8, 2025 following internal allegations of misconduct.
According to the Form U5 disclosure VanPelt failed to perform services in accordance with “all applicable laws” and failed to comply with the firm’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Baldwin Group Wealth Advisors alleged failures involving :Acting with honesty and integrity, complying with applicable laws, rules, and regulations and protecting company assets against loss, theft, or misuse.
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